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Mark Dilley wins Big Z Memorial Race at Sunset Speedway

Mark Dilley wins Big Z Memorial Race at Sunset Speedway

'To win this race in Bill's honour is bigger than any NASCAR race I've won,' says Dilley of event held at Innisfil track
Local man sets sail to Scotland to compete in 'prestigious' regatta

Local man sets sail to Scotland to compete in 'prestigious' regatta

'There are about 250 boats … so it’s a pretty big deal,' says Adrian Allward, who's competing this weekend in the Jura Scottish Series
Local cricketers pushing hard to score dedicated field in Barrie

Local cricketers pushing hard to score dedicated field in Barrie

'We all would like to see a dedicated cricket facility in the city. The challenge is finding an area that is big enough and is not being used for something else,' says councillor
Former Innisdale, Huronia Stallions football star drafted by B.C. Lions

Former Innisdale, Huronia Stallions football star drafted by B.C. Lions

'Playing football in the States was a little different from Barrie, but I had a lot of good times in Barrie, for sure,' says Kail Dava, who played NCAA ball at Tennessee Tech
Local man hopes to net support with hockey-themed tabletop game

Local man hopes to net support with hockey-themed tabletop game

PowerPlay Pop 'immerses players in the competitive world of hockey,' says game creator who grew up in Orillia and now lives in Oro-Medonte
Canada's top mountain bikers roll into region this weekend

Canada's top mountain bikers roll into region this weekend

Spectators welcome at free event at Hardwood Ski and Bike in Oro-Medonte
Baycats start season on winning note with nail-biter versus Toronto

Baycats start season on winning note with nail-biter versus Toronto

Barrie's Intercounty Baseball League squad held on for a 5-4 win
COLUMN: Barrie's boys of summer back in the swing of things

COLUMN: Barrie's boys of summer back in the swing of things

'Whatever curveballs get thrown this season, the Baycats and Jackfish should be the favourites,' says columnist
Steve Slaughter Classic opens Sunset Speedway season

Steve Slaughter Classic opens Sunset Speedway season

Steve Slaughter started at Sunset in 1984 as the track photographer before becoming manager in 1986 under the Shakell Families ownership
Local teenager hoping to catch a U.S. baseball scholarship

Local teenager hoping to catch a U.S. baseball scholarship

'I have a passion for the sport. I've grown up playing it,' says Liam Cundy-Dupuis